Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

darkest-hour

noun
/ˈdɑːrkɪst aʊər/
Definition
The most difficult or distressing time in a person’s life or a situation.
Examples
  • After losing his job, he felt it was his darkest hour.
  • In their darkest hour, the team came together to support one another.
Meaning
The phrase refers to a period when things seem at their worst, often before a change or improvement occurs.
Synonyms
  • lowest point
  • grim moment
  • tragic time
  • bleakest hour